What You Will Pay for Medicare in 2025 Medicare premiums for 2025, and the cost of Medicare Part A, Medicare Part B, and Part D premiums and deductibles, have gone up. Here is how much you'll pay in 2025. Kiplinger · Nov 9, 2024
Medicare Drug Plans Are Getting Better Next Year. Some Will Also Cost More. Upcoming changes to the Part D drug benefit, including a $2,000 cap on out-of-pocket medication, will benefit millions of Americans. But higher premiums may also be on the way Kiplinger · Nov 2, 2024
Fact check: Would Trump slash social security and Medicare? Kamala Harris claims Donald Trump would allow medical insurance companies to deny coverage for pre-existing conditions. Al Jazeera · Oct 31, 2024
How to use Medicare star ratings wisely during Open Enrollment The star ratings offer a shorthand look at how plans measure up for quality and member experience. Fortune · Oct 28, 2024
Republicans’ healthcare proposal if Trump wins? More private Medicare Medicare Advantage plans promise enticing benefits such as free monthly premiums for drugs benefits, but problems start when people fall ill The Guardian - US · Oct 26, 2024
People with certain disabilities are eligible for Medicare under age 65. Here's who qualifies and how to apply Medicare coverage for people under 65 with disabilities is tied to Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. Fortune · Oct 21, 2024
Why Karen Lynch lost the CEO job at CVS A trifecta of problems, some that started before she took the top job, ended the reign of one of the most powerful women in American business. Fortune · Oct 19, 2024
Medicare or Medicare Advantage: Which Is Right for You? From overall costs to availability of care, here's what to know about the differences between traditional Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans. Kiplinger · Oct 13, 2024
Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage: sales pitches are often from biased sources, the choices can be overwhelming and impartial help is not equally available to all The 67 million Americans eligible for Medicare make an important decision every October: Should they make changes in their Medicare health insurance plans for the next calendar year? The Conversation · Oct 10, 2024
Quality ratings hit to key Medicare plan shakes Humana stock Shares of Humana have tumbled after the health insurer said a Medicare Advantage quality rating drop will hurt future bonus payments the company receives The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2024
Humana Stock Sinks on Weak Medicare Star Ratings: What to Know Humana stock is spiraling Wednesday after the CMS provided preliminary Star Ratings data for the insurer's 2025 Medicare Advantage plans. Kiplinger · Oct 2, 2024
How to make smart Medicare Open Enrollment choices for 2025 “It's going to be challenging,” says expert Philip Moeller, who urges people to take their time. Fortune · Oct 2, 2024
Tips for shopping for Medicare Advantage plans Shopping season for Medicare coverage is about to begin and with it comes the annual onslaught of TV ads and choices to consider The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2024
Medicare Advantage shopping season arrives with a dose of confusion and some political implications Thinner benefits and coverage changes await many older Americans shopping for health insurance this fall The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2024
Kiplinger · Sep 12, 2024 Medicare Advantage Customers Face Shrinking Pool of Insurers Medicare Advantage plan insurers are reducing their enrollments as profit margins shrink.
Fortune · Sep 10, 2024 How Medicare could change under a Trump or Harris presidency Which candidate wins in November could have a major impact on Medicare and its beneficiaries.
Fortune · Sep 8, 2024 Older adults 65+ should get flu shots earlier in the season. Here’s why they also need stronger vaccines Two flu vaccines are FDA-approved exclusively for people 65 and older, who are at higher risk of severe infection.
StockNews.com · Sep 6, 2024 3 Health Insurance Stocks to Watch as Healthcare Costs Rise With rising medical costs and an expanding aging population, the health insurance sector is set to witness significant growth. Hence, investors looking to capitalize on this trend could consider stable health insurance stocks Elevance Health (ELV), Cigna Group (CI), and Centene (CNC). Read on….
Fortune · Sep 5, 2024 Medicare and gym memberships: Here's what's covered and what's not The details matter—especially since many older Americans aren’t getting enough exercise, per the CDC.
Salon · Sep 3, 2024 Project 2025's "shocking" Medicare plot "We've invited for-profit corporations to drain the Medicare Trust Fund … and we overpay them to kill people"
Fortune · Aug 26, 2024 Why this year’s Medicare Annual Notice of Change will be vital reading for beneficiaries An Annual Notice of Change lays out how much your premiums, deductibles, and co-pays will differ in the year ahead and whether the plan will even be offered.
Kiplinger · Aug 21, 2024 Medicare Advantage Plans Get High Marks from Customers Regional Medicare Advantage plans score higher than national alternatives on customer satisfaction, according to a new study.
Barchart · Aug 7, 2024 Is It Time to Buy These Overlooked Dividend Stocks? These defensive healthcare picks from the Dow Jones Industrial Average are worth a look at current levels for investors seeking passive income.
International Business Times · Aug 7, 2024 CVS Health Slashes 2024 Forecast, Changes Insurance Leadership The company's latest forecast reflects significant setbacks in its insurance business, which has been adversely affected by increased claims and declining quality ratings for Medicare Advantage coverage.
Fortune · Aug 1, 2024 Does Medicare cover knee and hip replacement surgery? The average age to receive a knee or hip replacement is 65 making these surgeries common among Medicare beneficiaries.